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$2.1 Billion Verdict: Georgia Man Wins Massive Lawsuit Claiming Roundup Caused His Cancer

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Atlanta, GA — In a landmark decision, Bayer, the parent company of Monsanto, has been ordered by a jury to pay nearly $2.1 billion in damages to a Georgia man who claims its widely used Roundup weed killer caused his cancer. The verdict, delivered late Friday in a Georgia courtroom, is one of the highest in ongoing legal battles surrounding the herbicide’s safety. The damages awarded to plaintiff John Barnes total $65 million in compensatory and $2 billion in punitive damages, his attorneys from Arnold & Itkin LLP and Kline & Specter PC reported. Barnes, … Read more

Harley-Davidson Ordered to Pay $79 Million After Jury Finds Motorcycle Defects Caused Fatal Crash

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Geneseo, NY – In a landmark court decision, Harley-Davidson motorcycle company has been ordered to pay $287 million in damages for a defective motorcycle that caused a fatal crash, killing Pamela SinClair and seriously injuring her partner, Harold Morris. The tragic accident occurred in June 2020 when the couple’s three-wheeled motorcycle unexpectedly veered off the road in Hamlin Township, Pennsylvania. Despite the original jury award nearing $288 million after the trial, this sum was significantly reduced following an intervention by State Supreme Court Justice Craig J. Doran. Expressing agreement with Harley-Davidson’s argument that the initial … Read more

Las Vegas Restaurant Sues Formula 1 Over Business Disruptions Caused by Grand Prix Preparations

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Las Vegas, NV — Tensions are escalating in Las Vegas as local businesses take legal action against Formula 1 and the organizers of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The event, famed for its high-speed races and global popularity, has faced criticism from local enterprises for causing disruption due to extensive road constructions and modifications. A notable plaintiff in this burgeoning legal battle is Ferraro’s Ristorante, a well-established local eatery. The restaurant recently filed a lawsuit claiming that the modifications and interruptions have inflicted “irreparable harm” and have wrongly interfered with their operations. Their grievances are … Read more

Lawsuit Claims School Bus Driver with Hidden Drug Conviction Caused Severe Injury Crash in Louisville

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A devastating collision in Louisville’s west end involving a school bus and a local woman’s vehicle has led to a lawsuit after it was found that the bus driver, who had a prior drug conviction, should not have been employed under district guidelines. Kim Petty, the victim, sustained severe injuries including a broken neck, shoulder, forearm, and pelvis when her car was struck by the school bus driven by Aaron Helton. According to the lawsuit filed in Jefferson Circuit Court earlier this month, there are allegations that Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) … Read more